Kojšov
Kojšov (Hungarian: Kojsó) is a village and municipality in the Gelnica District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.[1] In 2011 had total municipality a population of 736 inhabitants.[2] Near Kojšov are located natural sightseeings Kojšovská Hoľa /hill/ and Folkmarská Skala /stone sculpture/, as well as Lukáčova Jaskyňa/cave/. The village and the surroundings has many holiday homes where people from Košice go at the weekends and relax.[citation needed]
Geography
Kojšov is located west from Košice in a hilly area; total height above sea level varies from 425 to 614 meters.
History
The main occupation of the locals was the forest industry and sawmills.
Notable persons
- Juraj Jakubisko, film director
See also
References
Further reading
- Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Levoca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1716–1950 (parish AB)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1727–1896 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783–1896 (parish B)
External links
- http://en.e-obce.sk/obec/kojsov/kojsov.html
- Official homepage
- Surnames of living people in Kojsov
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- Gelnica
- Helcmanovce
- Henclová
- Hrišovce
- Jaklovce
- Kluknava
- Kojšov
- Margecany
- Mníšek nad Hnilcom
- Nálepkovo
- Prakovce
- Richnava
- Smolnícka Huta
- Smolník
- Stará Voda
- Švedlár
- Úhorná
- Veľký Folkmár
- Závadka
- Žakarovce
48°49′N 21°00′E / 48.817°N 21.000°E / 48.817; 21.000
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